Orcas attack The Ocean Race
(June 22, 2023; Day 8) – As the final leg of The Ocean Race passed along the western shore of Europe before turning in to the Mediterranean, the course was also passing through an area notorious for orca attacks on boats. With seven boats in the fleet, two VO65s today had direct encounters with the […]
Archipelago, a Finnish haven of peace and nature in the Baltic Sea
A haven of beauty and peace, the Finnish archipelago is a popular summer sailing destination. The Baltic Sea winds its way between tens of thousands of islands, large and small, inhabited and uninhabited, all of which are worth discovering as you sail. Discover the Archipelago in pictures.
Norway Moves to Open Its Waters to Deep-sea Mining
The Norwegian government on Tuesday proposed opening its waters to deep-sea mining despite opposition from green campaigners and some countries, as it seeks to shift from a reliance on hydrocarbons to new sources of economic activity.Norway…
UN adopts historic High Seas Treaty
The UN’s 193 member states adopted a legally binding marine biodiversity agreement on Monday […]The post UN adopts historic High Seas Treaty appeared first on Offshore Energy.
How we got an Global Ocean Treaty – and what comes next
Humpback Whale Underwater in Indian Ocean, Western Australia. © Alex Westover / Greenpeace It has taken decades, but we finally have a Global Ocean Treaty that can deliver the protection the oceans desperately need. This Treaty is the tool that can create vast protected areas covering at least 30% of the oceans by 2030 – […]
‘Unheard of’ marine heatwave off UK and Irish coasts poses serious threat
Sustained high temperatures over summer could trigger mass mortality of fish and oysters, say scientists An “unheard of” marine heatwave off the coasts of the UK and Ireland poses a serious threat to species, scientists have warned. Sea temperatures, particularly off the north-east coast of England and the west of Ireland, are several degrees above […]
No swimming, no surfing: how a summer of sewage is ruining the British seaside day out
Red flags are going up on beaches from Scarborough to Whitstable as pollution levels soar and businesses are forced to close due to sewage discharges The sun has been shining on Scarborough’s South Bay all week, but Steve Crawford isn’t opening up the surf shop he’s so proud of – “mahogany door, views over to […]
Fiji celebrates World Sea Turtle Day with conservation project – in pictures
WWF showcases work saving endangered species in Fiji, home to five of the world’s seven species of marine turtles Continue reading…
May Ocean Temperatures Hottest on Record, NOAA Reports
North and South America had their warmest Mays on record, as the heat contributed to wildfires and posed risks to people and wildlife.
Reef sharks are being wiped out by overfishing so rays are taking over
A global survey reveals that common species of coral reef shark are in sharp decline, and rays are more abundant in reefs where sharks have been depleted
